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LG Elections: We Have Endorsed Apanisile As Ikorodu North APC Candidate – Party Chairman

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Kunle Adelabu Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu North Local Government Area (LGA), who also doubled as the party divisional chairman, has confirmed that the incumbent Vice Chairman of the council, Hon. Ola Ameen Apanisile, popularly called, ‘Apa’, has been endorsed as the flagbearer of the party in the forthcoming council elections. The party chairman, who himself was an aspirant until he pulled out of the contest a few days ago, confirmed the development to THE IMPACT at his office on Tuesday, while responding to…

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I Cannot Relinquish Party Position, I Only Signified Interest To Contest Council Chairmanship Position – Otunba Tijani

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Kunle Adelabu The former aspirant for the chairmanship position in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, has stated that he is still the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the council. He clarified that he only expressed his interest to contest for the council’s Chairmanship position, but that he has not contested for it as stipulated in the party’s constitution. Otunba Tijani spoke with THE IMPACT at the APC Secretariat in Ikorodu North LGA on Tuesday, in response to the allegation in some quarters…

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Group Urges APC Leaders In Ikorodu To Address Marginalization

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Wale Jagun A Socio – Political Organisation in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Ikorodu Renaissance Group (IRG), has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure fairness in the choice of candidates in the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The group, in a statement signed by its chairman, Mr. Dele Olofin, said this has become expedient, to ensure justice, fairness and equity among stakeholders, through intervention of its leaders led by Chief Abiodun Ogunleye, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State. The group said this…

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Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Strategic Rural Road Project In Ikorodu To Boost Access, Trade

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Our Reporter In a decisive move to strengthen infrastructure and uplift rural communities in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has officially flagged off the construction of the Monsuru-Egbeyemi/Alhaja-Agbaje Street Road in Ikorodu Local Government Area of the State. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, highlighted the administration’s dedication to impactful governance through the infrastructural development of the various communities across the State. According to him, “The long-anticipated 1.3 km project is poised to significantly enhance road connectivity…

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Over N3b Transactions Traded At Mushin Food Hub – Agric Commissioner

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Our Reporter Lagos State Government has said that since its launch in December 2023, the Mid-Level Agro Produce Hub at Idi-Oro Mushin has traded food valued at over N3 billion. Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems. Ms. Abisola Olusanya made this known on Tuesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, during the ongoing 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing organised to mark the sixth year in Office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Olusanya noted that the establishment of Lagos Cattle Transit Station, Ranches, Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Hub in…

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Group Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against LASUSTECH VC, Odusanya

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Our Reporter The Campaign for Democracy and Justice (CDJ) has dismissed the allegations of corruption against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology LASUSTECH, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Chairman of CDJ, Ishola Adeshina, said the Vice Chancellor is not only a man of honour and of high repute but also a pro working class Vice Chancellor. Adeshina said Prof Odusanya only believes and works towards improvement of welfare of workers and students. He noted that the records are in the…

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AMA To Constituents: Your Votes Give Me Capacity To Speak, Bargain For Projects

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Kunle Adelabu -Charges them on coming out en mass to vote in LG elections The representative of Ikorodu Constituents II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has revealed that he has been able to facilitate many projects to his constituency in less than two years in the Lagos State House of Assembly because of massive votes recorded for his party in the last General Elections. He charged them not to relent but to come out in their large numbers to vote and record more than the last election for him to…

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Imota Council Elections: Stakeholders Call For Knowledgeable, Listening Candidate To Be Next Chairman

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Kunle Adelabu Key stakeholders in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria have stated they want a candidate that is knowledgeable, ready to listen to the people and given to positive action to be the next council chairman. Hon. Nurudeen Solaja, former representative of Ikorodu Constituency II and Dr Abdulazeez Anjorin, a senior lecturer with the Lagos State University (LASU) who are prominent Imota indigenes stated this at the first edition of Imota LCDA Community Development Dialogue. The dialogue which took place at the…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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By Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB) The Guiding Light of Our Elders: Honoring Their Roles and Responsibilities In every community, across every culture, elders hold a sacred place as the keepers of wisdom, the storytellers of history, and the architects of values that shape generations. They are the roots that ground us, the compass that guides us, and the light that inspires us to move forward with purpose. The proverb “Better to light a candle than curse the darkness” beautifully captures the essence of their role—elders don’t just point out the…

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Ikorodu Constituency II Rep Solicits Support For Ijede LCDA Council Boss

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has solicited support and cooperation of Ijede people for the returning Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba. While affirming that there is no rival for her in the coming council elections, Hon. Aro said that her administration deserves to be supported in maintaining peace and development in Ijede LCDA. He made the appeal on Saturday during the flag – off of two roads in Ijede which are his 2025 constituency projects.…

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